A DJI Alternative for Enterprise Drone Programs, Made in El Segundo, California
Teams look for a DJI alternative to meet procurement rules, satisfy data-security policies, or run their own software onboard. The Flyby F-11 Series is a commercial UAV made in El Segundo, California, with NDAA-compliant configurations available.
Why teams look for a DJI alternative
- Procurement and regulatory rules that restrict drones made in certain countries.
- Data-security policies that rule out specific manufacturers.
- The need to run custom software and AI models directly on the aircraft.
- Support, lead times and sourcing from a US-based manufacturer.
What the F-11 Series offers
- Made in El Segundo, California, with NDAA-compliant configurations available (see our page on NDAA-compliant drones).
- 56 minutes of hover time and dual hot-swappable batteries.
- Dual RTK GNSS (1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal) for mapping and survey work.
- 5.7 lbs payload capacity with swappable payloads: thermal and zoom, 60MP full-frame, LiDAR and multispectral.
- Open NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX compute (157 TOPS) with ArduPilot and MAVLink for developers.
- The F-11S adds an EW-resistant Silvus 5200 MANET radio for RF-contested environments.
Read more about NDAA-compliant drones and the open Jetson platform.
Looking for a DJI Matrice 300 (M300) alternative?
The Matrice 300 RTK is a widely used enterprise platform for inspection, public safety and mapping. If you are planning to replace or expand an M300 fleet, compare these points against the F-11:
- Positioning: dual RTK GNSS with 1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal accuracy.
- Endurance: 56 minutes of hover time with dual hot-swappable batteries.
- Payloads: 5.7 lbs capacity for thermal and zoom, full-frame photogrammetry, LiDAR and multispectral, plus a payload SDK for adding new sensors.
- Controller: Taisync ViuRC7 with dual-axis gimbal controls and HDMI output, included with the F-11T.
- Software: an open Jetson Orin NX GPU and ArduPilot flight controller you can program.
- Compliance and origin: made in El Segundo, California, with NDAA-compliant options.
Payload and workflow compatibility differs between platforms. Send us the payloads and software you rely on today and we will confirm what works on the F-11. Email sales or review pricing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the F-11 a drop-in replacement for the DJI Matrice 300?
Yes, the F-11 holds the same payload capacity and superior flight time to the DJI M300/M350. However, it is a different platform with its own payload interfaces, controller and software. List the payloads and workflows you use today and Flyby will confirm what integrates with the F-11 and what a transition would involve.
Is the F-11 NDAA compliant?
NDAA-compliant configurations are available for both the F-11T and the F-11S. Confirm your requirements with your compliance office and contact Flyby to confirm the configuration.
Can I run my own software on the F-11?
Yes. The onboard NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX GPU and the ArduPilot flight controller are open to developers, and the Flyby SDK and Nexus tools support custom applications and machine learning models.
Where is the F-11 made?
The F-11 Series is proudly made in El Segundo, California. Critical component origin can be found in our spec sheet.
Learn more about the F-11 Series
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